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A 12-year-old child whose body mass index (BMI) is greater than the 95th percentile has a blood pressure at the 98th percentile for age, sex, and height. After lifestyle changes that include diet and exercise, the child's BMI drops to the 90th percentile, but the blood pressure remains the same. What is the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner's next step in treating this child?

  • A. Continued close monitoring of blood pressure
  • B. Ordering an echocardiogram
  • C. Prescribing an ACE inhibitor medication
  • D. Referral to a nephrologist or cardiologist
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Children who have persistent BP elevation after lifestyle changes are made should be referred to a nephrologist or cardiologist who has experience using antihypertensive agents in children.